Monday, 30 July 2018

Byte Driver combines a classic driving game with a bottom up shooter. Your car runs on energy. Using weapons and bumping into things will cost you energy. Energy and weapons are obtained by hacking the vehicles around you. You’ll have to stay alert, because the sharply twisting road and countless enemy vehicles will be trying to stop you from reaching your ultimate goal. Run out of energy, and you die.

Based on a classic coin-op from way back in 1979! Coming to PC, Mac and Linux.

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Now here's a novel game concept - after being injured in a car accident, the only way you are able to communicate is with your left hand.

"This game is about communicating with characters, unlocking new environments and possibly ruling the world - all with just your left hand. Throughout the game, you can use up to seven unique hand gestures to communicate with people and fiddle with your environment. Careful though, try not to anger people too much – your life could depend on it!"

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Triple A racing games tend to fall into a narrow
band of categories, with either arcade-style racers or serious simulators on
offer. Thankfully the indie gaming scene offers a bit more variety, and here
are six of the most interesting alternative titles to give you a change of
pace.

When it comes to indie racing game experiences,
one of the least restrictive options out there is Madalin Stunt Cars 2. As the
name suggests it’s a stunt racer which combines open, obstacle-strewn arenas
with breakneck speeds and multiplayer action in a pleasing package.

Originally funded via Kickstarter, this
eye-catching retro racer harks back to the 16 bit console era and is heavily
influenced by the original Mario Kart, but with characters inspired by a range
of modern indie game titles.

It’s currently stillin early access on Steam, but it’s well worth
snapping up at its current low price point, especially with the promise of
impressive updates in the future. As well as the vintage graphics style, it
boasts a host of intriguing weapons and power ups to try out, as well as
colourful tracks, clever tactics and surprising depth to the gameplay.

Absolute Drift: Zen Edition

It may look simple, but Absolute Drift: Zen
Edition is the definition of the phrase ‘still waters run deep’. The aim of the
game is to drift cars around minimalistic tracks, avoiding obstacles and
hitting the perfect line as you slew sideways through the corners.

Its good looks come not from flashy textures or
impressive lighting effects, but from an appealing overall aesthetic that helps
it to stay true to the indie spirit that underpins it. And for fans of drifting
rather than straight-line racing, it has a lot of entertainment to offer.

Assetto Corsa

This insanely detailed simulator developed in
Italy is not something that has mainstream appeal, but for players who love to
obsess over the little details that impact the way virtual cars perform and
handle, it will really hit the spot.

Available on both PC and console, this game is
also notable for supporting virtual reality headsets, so if you’ve got the
right kit then you can get a truly immersive racing experience. Don’t expect
this to be a game you can just jump into and master immediately; the realism of
Assetto Corsa makes it a hardcore racing title through and through.

Rocket League

This indie hit combines racing with football-like
competitive gameplay in a blend that has helped it to rack up tens of millions
of dollars since its release in 2015. Players compete on a pitch and attempt to
use tiny RC-style cars to bash a ball into the opposing team’s net, while
defending their own goal from attackers.

Simple to get into yet tricky to dominate, Rocket
League is still one of the hottest multiplayer games on the scene at the
moment. Regular updates help to keep it fresh and it provides a great change of
pace from the usual FPS and MMORPG titles that earn the highest viewer counts
on Twitch.

Road Redemption

While gamers who were around in the 1990s will
remember the Road Rash series, its particular brand of vehicular combat has
long since been lost to the mists of time. Yet this is something that the
developers of Road Redemption have attempted to revive, with a surprising
degree of success.

Withcritical acclaim to its name, this racer puts
you in the saddle of a superbike and lets you charge around tracks at high
speeds while using weapons to clobber your rivals and keep them off your back.

It’s far from being the most visually stunning
indie racing game around, but it makes up for it with wacky and wild gameplay,
as well as benefiting from that nostalgia hit that comes with experiencing a
genre that many might have assumed would never gain traction again.

Sunday, 1 July 2018

What can you do to revamp the tower defence genre a little, but not too much?

Why it's simple - you add trains! Destroy colored cargo containers that are transported by trains while building turrets that match the respective colors. Sounds simple enough, but I bet once you've got a lot going on at once, it gets pretty demanding!